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Cubic Zirconia known also as CZ or CZ diamond, was discovered in 1937 by two German mineralogists who found the cubic form of zirconium oxide.

In the 1970’s Soviet scientists used the CZ in their space program as window material. The Cubic Zirconia stone cut from crystals grown in laboratory. It was then when designers looked into the new stone as an inexpensive replacement for diamond. CZ was mass produced in the 1980’s by Austrian company Swarovski & Co.

Today, CZ can be found in every color of the rainbow.

Though, Cubic Zirconia is not diamond, gemologists agree it looks very much the same, it comes close to match diamond characteristics, it is hard to tell the difference with a naked eye, and it is more affordable.

CZ has slightly less brilliance (sparkle) than diamond, while having more fire (flashes of rainbow colors). The overall effect is so similar to diamond that trained gemologists often require special equipment to tell them apart.

HARDNESS
There are very few substances on earth harder than CZ. With a hardness rating of 8.5, CZ comes close to matching diamond’s perfect 10. And, CZ will scratch glass, just like a diamond.

WEIGHT
CZ is about 75% heavier than diamond. As such, a CZ’s size is referred to in carats only as in comparison to diamonds. CZs are more accurately measured in millimeters, referring to the diameter. *A 6.5mm Cubic Zirconia is equal in size to a one-carat diamond and actually weighs about 1.75 carats.

CLARITY
Because CZ is grown in a lab in a controlled environment, if the crystal is not perfect in clarity, it is simply not used. The finest CZs are perfect in clarity. And your CZ gemstone will remain sparkling clear with regular cleaning. CZ can be worn everyday and will never get dull or change color.

CUT
The finest CZ is cut to exacting tolerances, according to the proportions demanded in fine diamond cutting. Finely cut and faceted CZs will have a polished girdle and more fire. All of our CZ’s are premium faceted stones. Both the hardness and clarity of CZ allow intensive precision faceting such that the hundreds of facets in trillion, quadrillion, and radiant cuts equal the brilliance of diamonds.

5 Pc Multi C.Z. VINE Reverse Belly Ring Body Jewelry US $16.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 16:30:00 PST

lot of 3 14K Gold Plated Bezel Shaped Gem belly rings US $7.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 17:03:52 PST

NEW STARFISH 14K GOLD PLATED CZ NAVEL BELLY RING 14G US $2.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 18:05:46 PST

10 Pc 14K Gold Plate Double gem Belly ring Body Jewelry US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 18:30:00 PST

GOLD Belly Ring Designer Paris Princess CZ Jewel Heart US $4.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 18:52:15 PST

24KT Gold Plated with CZ Dangle Belly Ring - Clear US $5.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 19:20:35 PST

24KT Gold Plated with CZ Dangle Belly Ring - Green US $5.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 19:20:37 PST

24KT Gold Plated Chandelier w/ CZ Dangle Belly Ring US $5.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 19:20:37 PST

24KT Gold Plated Fancy CZ Chandelier Dangle Belly Ring US $5.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 19:20:38 PST

14 k INTERNALLY THREAD WHITE GOLD EYEBROW 16G 5/16" US $25.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 4:04:57 PST

14k 14g SOLID WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD CZ SET BELLY RING US $60.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 4:05:46 PST

14k14G7/16"NICKEL FREE YELLOW CZ SET GOLD CAPTIVE RING US $34.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 5:22:42 PST

STAR SOLITAIRE CZ *14K GOLD PLATED* NAVEL BELLY RING US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 8:10:10 PST

NEW WHITE CROSS CRUCIFIX CZ NAVEL BELLY BARBELL RING US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 8:20:04 PST

10 Pc 14K Gold Plate Double gem Belly ring Body Jewelry US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 16:00:00 PST

5 Pc Multi C.Z. VINE Reverse Belly Ring Body Jewelry US $16.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 16:30:00 PST

14 k INTERNALLY THREAD GOLD EYEBROW 16 GAUGE 5/16" US $30.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 16:56:41 PST

Gold Plated Belly Navel Ring w/Multi Beads & CZ Dangle US $8.98 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 18:17:00 PST

Gold Plated CZ Heart Chandelier Belly Ring - Green US $8.99 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 18:22:13 PST

Gold Plated CZ Heart Chandelier Belly Ring - Red US $8.99 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 18:22:35 PST

Gold Plated CZ Heart Chandelier Dangle Belly Ring - AB US $8.99 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 18:22:36 PST

Gold Plated CZ Heart Chandelier Belly Ring - Clear US $8.99 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 18:22:38 PST

Gold Plated CZ Heart Chandelier Belly Ring - Pink US $8.99 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 18:22:41 PST

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